Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Viejo
$4,097/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $4,097 per month as of August 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,157 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Viejo
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Viejo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mission Viejo, CA
Rent prices in Mission Viejo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,867, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,236.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,975 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,551 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,236 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $5,000 | 4% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 9% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Califia | $3,495 | |
Canyon Estates | $3,518 | |
Casta Del Sol | $3,195 | |
Coronado | $3,750 | |
Mission Sunrise | $4,300 | |
Oso Valley Greenbelt | $3,600 | |
Pacific Knolls | $3,572 | |
Palmia | $3,188 | |
Quail Run | $3,152 | |
Stoneridge | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,867 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,200 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,551
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,236
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
Palmia
Average rent
$3,188
Mission Sunrise
Average rent
$4,300
Canyon Estates
Average rent
$3,518
Casta Del Sol
Average rent
$3,195
Oso Valley Greenbelt
Average rent
$3,600
Quail Run
Average rent
$3,152
Stoneridge
Average rent
$2,895
Califia
Average rent
$3,495
Coronado
Average rent
$3,750
Pacific Knolls
Average rent
$3,572
Apartments
Average rent
$2,867
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Viejo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mission Viejo, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Viejo
111%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Viejo, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,215
5%$6,800
17%$2,870
12%$4,812
2%$9,500
18%$5,200
8%$2,900
2%$3,500
$7,925
3%$2,900
16%$4,500
7%$2,710
8%Discover rentals in Mission Viejo, CA
3d ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
23195 Mesto, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
26191 La Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mission Viejo
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Canyon Estates house for rent in Mission Viejo
22501 Birchcrest #NA, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
4 beds
4.5 baths
$9,850
House for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
3 beds
2 baths
$6,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
House for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$3,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
26891 La Alameda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,453–$3,596
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
26600 Oso Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$5,133
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$3,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
26891 La Alameda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,453–$3,596
Apartment for rent
17h ago
26600 Oso Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$5,133
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$3,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1 bed
1 bath
$2,246–$2,438
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
26191 La Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 2
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Viejo, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Viejo rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Viejo?
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $4,097 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Viejo?
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Mission Viejo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Viejo is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,157 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mission Viejo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo are Stoneridge ($2,895/mo), Quail Run ($3,152/mo), and Palmia ($3,188/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Viejo?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Viejo, you'd need to earn approximately $164,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mission Viejo?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo average around $2,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,260/month, both relatively stable year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).